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News18
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Queen Of Tears To Vincenzo: 9 Best K-Dramas To Stream On Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar
Last Updated: Whether you are new to the scene or a long-time K-drama fan, these 9 shows are must-watch. Korean dramas are currently ruling the world. With their unique storytelling, in-depth plots, emotional appeal, and unforgettable performances, K-dramas have become a global sensation. Whether you are new to the scene or a long-time K-drama fan, here are nine of the best dramas to binge-watch on Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar this weekend. Queen of Tears This royal drama dives into palace affairs and political intrigue while offering a deeper look at the characters' personal struggles. The blend of power, loyalty, and romance will keep you hooked till the end. Queen of Tears features Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won in lead. When The Phone Rings The suspense drama revolves around a mysterious phone call that changes the life of the protagonist. The story follows a rising politician and his mute wife, who starts receiving cryptic calls, revealing shocking truths about the past and present. Business Proposal This rom-com drama follows Shin Ha Ri (played by Kim Se Jeong), who goes on a blind date in place of her friend, only to discover that her date is her boss, Kang Tae Moo (played by Ahn Hyo Seop). As their relationship develops, both of the characters find themselves navigating work, romance, and their complex fake identities. When Life Gives You Tangerines This heartwarming K-drama follows a woman who finds herself at a new beginning through unexpected relationships after facing personal struggles. The drama explores the themes of resilience, romance, and self-discovery. When Life Gives You Tangerines features Park Bo-gum and IU. This drama follows Vincenzo Cassano (played by Song Joong Ki), a mafia consigliere who returns to South Korea and fights a corrupt corporation over hidden gold. He then teams up with a lawyer, and together they use clever tactics to fight against corruption and seek justice. K-dramas To Watch On Prime Video Mouse This psychological thriller follows a rookie cop who becomes involved in a chilling investigation into a series of brutal murders. As the plot develops, the cop discovers an unexpected link between the murderers and a rare genetic trait that causes people to become psychopathic killers. Guardian: The lonely and the great god This drama follows an immortal goblin who seeks to end his curse with the help of a human bride. The drama follows the characters as they explore love, fate, and the afterlife. Best K-dramas Streaming On JioHotstar Descendants of the Sun The plot follows the love story between a Special Forces captain and a surgeon. But things take a turn when the captain is deployed on a dangerous peacekeeping mission. The drama explores the themes of duty, sacrifice, and love. Snowdrop Set in 1987 Seoul, the enduring love story follows a female university student who hides a wounded male student in her dorm despite the dangers of the political climate. The K-drama explores the themes of love, loyalty, and political intrigue. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Korea Herald
28-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
SK Telecom, Krafton debut open-source AI models for math, code
SK Telecom, Korea's largest wireless carrier in terms of subscribers, and gaming giant Krafton have unveiled three open-source language models optimized for inference tasks such as mathematics and code generation, the companies said on Monday. The newly released models are lightweight language models tailored to problem-solving and programming tasks. Developed through collaboration, the models boasting 7 billion parameters incorporate a proprietary learning technique crafted by Krafton to improve reasoning and accuracy. Parameters indicate a large language model's complexity. They can range from millions to trillions depending on the model's application. One of the models demonstrated performance improvement on the AIME 25, a prominent benchmark for mathematical reasoning. The companies say the models open new avenues for expanding artificial intelligence technologies in gaming, particularly in areas such as gameplay analysis and strategic decision-making. The two firms jointly developed the models; SK Telecom oversaw infrastructure and data validation while Krafton focused on training technique innovation. The partnership is seen as a successful demonstration of domain-specific AI capabilities, the firms said. The gaming giant developed a novel method called 'answer review learning,' which enhances model performance by identifying and learning from incorrect answers in training data. SK Telecom contributed by providing robust infrastructure and ensuring high model stability and data integrity. Looking ahead, Krafton plans to apply the advanced training method to game-specific AI technologies, enabling smarter decision-making and player behavior analysis. The company also aims to develop language models of various scales, contributing to Korea's pursuit of AI sovereignty and ecosystem independence. 'The latest collaboration laid the foundation for Korea's sovereign AI strategy by creating a high-performance language model based on the strengths of both companies,' said Kim Ji-won, head of SK Telecom's AI model lab. 'We will continue our close cooperation to secure leadership in AI technology.' The two companies are also participating in the government-led AI foundation model project, with SK Telecom leading the consortium and Krafton joining as a key partner.
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Seoul shares almost flat amid lack of market-moving catalysts
South Korean stocks finished almost flat Friday amid a lack of investment catalysts following mixed overnight results on Wall Street. The local currency gained against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 1.58 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 2,592.09. Trade volume was moderate at 424.6 million shares worth 7.92 trillion won ($5.76 billion). Winners, however, outnumbered losers 493 to 395. Foreign investors and institutions combined sold a net 160.7 billion won, while individuals bought a net 133.9 billion won. Overnight, US stocks closed mixed after a session marked by high volatility. The passage of US President Donald Trump's tax bill through the House of Representatives was seen as a step toward resolving policy uncertainty, helping ease concerns that had been fueled by a sharp rise in US Treasury yields the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.35 points, unchanged from the previous session, while the S&P 500 slid 0.04 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite gained 0.28 percent. "The lack of additional upward momentum led to the prevailing wait-and-see stance among investors," said Kim Ji-won, an analyst at KB Securities. In Seoul, blue chips traded mixed. Market heavyweight Samsung Electronics fell 0.91 percent to 54,200 won, while chip rival SK hynix gained 1.57 percent to end at 200,000 won. Financial shares gained momentum, with KB Financial rising 2.38 percent to 99,000 won and Shinhan Financial climbing 1.85 percent to 55,100 won. Bio and battery shares lost ground. Samsung Biologics plunged 5.93 percent to 1,016,000 won, and top battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution declined 2.37 percent to 268,000 won. Automotive and heavy industry shares also retreated. Hyundai Motor fell 1.37 percent to 179,900 won, and top defense systems manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace shed 0.36 percent to 830,000 won. The local currency was trading at 1,375.6 won against the greenback at 3:30 p.m., up 5.7 won from the previous session. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Seoul shares dip over 1% lower on US losses
South Korean stocks dropped more than 1 percent Thursday as investors dumped most blue chips in line with overnight losses on Wall Street. The local currency gained against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 31.91 points, or 1.22 percent, to close at 2,593.67. Trade volume was moderate at 353 million shares worth 8.64 trillion won ($6.26 billion), with losers outnumbering winners 632 to 257. Foreign investors and institutions combined sold a net 915 billion won, while individuals bought a net 945 billion won. Overnight, US stocks closed lower amid concerns that US President Donald Trump's push for large-scale tax cuts would widen the federal deficit, driving up Treasury yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.9 percent, and the S&P 500 dropped 1.6 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite slumped 1.3 percent. "The local stock market has apparently faced selling pressure due to the US market movement," Kim Ji-won, an analyst at KB Securities, said. "With a lack of clear momentum to drive the market, a wait-and-see stance appears inevitable for the time being." In Seoul, most blue chips traded in negative territory. Market heavyweight Samsung Electronics plunged 1.8 percent to 54,700 won, and chip rival SK hynix also declined 1.8 percent to 196,900 won. Battery and bio shares also retreated. Top battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution fell 1.08 percent to 274,500 won, and Samsung Biologics tumbled 1.82 percent to 1,080,000 won. Automotive and heavy industry shares also lost ground. Top automaker Hyundai Motor plunged 2.98 percent to 182,400 won, and shipbuilder Hanhwa Ocean shed 2.4 percent to 77,300 won. The local currency was trading at 1,381.3 won against the greenback at 3:30 p.m., up 5.9 won from the previous session. (Yonhap)
The Star
04-05-2025
- The Star
Vietnam detains South Korean national wanted by Interpol
VINH PHUC: Police in the northern province of Vinh Phuc have detained a South Korean national who was the subject of a red notice issued by Interpol for illegal online gambling operations. The individual, identified as Kim Ji-won, 31, (pic) was discovered during a residence inspection at the Lafortuna apartment complex in Vinh Yen City. Police found that Kim had not registered a temporary residence and lacked valid work documentation, raising suspicions of illegal stay. Further investigation confirmed that Kim was wanted internationally. He had previously received a suspended 10-month prison sentence in South Korea in 2019 for organising cross-border gambling, and is currently sought by Interpol for allegedly operating an illegal online betting site. According to police, Kim holds a degree in robotics programming from Bucheon University and initially worked in the technology sector in South Korea before moving to Cambodia to join an online gambling promotion network. He later entered Vietnam in February 2024 under the sponsorship of Plan In Vietnam CO LTD. However, Kim left the company in September 2024 without notifying immigration authorities and continued to reside in the country using his temporary residence card, moving covertly between provinces. During questioning, Kim admitted to violating Vietnamese immigration laws and acknowledged his activities in the country. Police imposed an administrative fine of VNĐ17.5 million (approximately US$690) and issued a deportation order. He has been transferred to Detention Facility No.1 under the Ministry of Public Security for further processing. — Vietnam News/ANN
